Philly Diner
205 S Spring Garden Ave, Deland, FL 32720 · Permanent Food Service · License 7407027
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 16 complaint inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 16 basic (3 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-17
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitJul 24, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic4
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
More time given
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
More time given
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
-Operator may access current license at myfloridalicense.com or by calling the DBPR Customer Contact Center at 850-487-1395.
More time given
- First visitJul 16, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
18 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris.
-inside lid of reach-in cooler across from fryers -white cutting board on salad dressing reach-in cooler is stained
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
-handwash sink next to triple sink, operator restocked
Fixed on the spot
Basic16
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
-plastic container of crackers stored on the floor in the kitchen
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
-white chest freezers in storage shed
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
-mop sink soiled -handwash sink next to triple sink soiled -exterior of fryers have a significant accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of stove has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Slow draining water in handwash sink next to triple sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
-salad dressing cooler -both glass door reach-in coolers in storage shed
Repeat violation
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
-both men's and women's bathrooms
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
-rear kitchen door
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
-open disconnected drain line in wall underneath dishwasher
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
-walls in dishwashing area and mop sink area -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment -wall behind reach-in cooler -wall to right of kitchen door
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
-over cookline
Ceiling vent missing over reach-in cooler, operator had removed for cleaning, operator reinstalled
Fixed on the spot
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
-floor underneath and behind cooking equipment has a significant accumulation of grease and food debris
Repeat violation
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
-3 tanks in beverage service area operator chained
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.